First Division - Day 17

Sevilla 1 - Racing Santander 2

Sevilla: Palop; Konko, Escudé, Dragutinovic, Adriano; Lolo (Koné 46'), Romaric; Diego Capel (José Carlos 74'), Renato, Perotti (Carreño 49'); Negredo. 4-2-3-1.
Racing: Coltorti; Pinillos, Torrejón, Henrique, Christian; Lacen, Colsa; Munitis, Canales (Luis García 78'), Oscar Serrano (Arana 86'); Xisco (Geijo 75'). 4-2-3-1.

Goals:
0-1. 25. Canales. Ran on to long Munitis pass and lobbed shot over Palop.
0-2. 37. Canales. Ran on round Palop and Adriano following quick breakaway.
1-2. 61. Romaric. Poked ball in from close up after Drago free kick not cleared.

Yellow cards: Colsa 32', Romaric 87', Henrique 87'.

Sevilla's excesses in the midweek cup-tie against Barcelona took their toll at the weekend, the Andalusians losing 1-2 at home to Racing Santander on Saturday evening. 18 year-old midfielder Canales did the damage in the first half, running on to a Munitis pass to lob Palop, and then dribbling round the keeper to score his second of the evening a few minutes later. Romaric got one back after the break following a Dragutinovic free kick which Negredo headed back, the midfielder driving home the rebound after Coltorti could only tip the ball on to the bar. But after that the keeper produced a string of saves to ensure a fourth win in five games for his side.